The Roman Wall - Pafos, Cyprus

 On my flight to Cyprus I was lucky to have three seats all to myself at the back of the plane.

I stretched out and fell asleep wondering what my new job would be like.

On flying over Cyprus I had a quick look out the window and took this picture.

I didn't know at the time but below me was the dive center I'd be working at and the school's 

main training site - The Roman Wall.

Sea Star at the White Star - Cyprus

This picture was taken on the ascent from the wreck of the White Star.  The ship sunk on February 18th 2007 during 'transport' from Limassol.  Known as the Ivana Ivanova, it previously formed part of the Russian commercial fishing fleet.  It lies between 14-18m just 10 minutes away from Paphos harbour.

Ballarina Starfish

Black-faced Blenny - Tripterygion delaisi

Italiano - Peperoncino giallo

T.delaisi inhabit depths between 3 - 40m.  It prefers dark areas hidden between rocks and under overhangs.

They are territorial breeders.  The males are responsible for taking care of the eggs.

Tompot Blenny

Nudibranch Mating

 Mating occurs head to tail through a genital aperture. 

All nudibranchs are equipped with both male and female reproductive organs, each fertilizing the other, and both producing eggs.

Cuckoo Kiss